Politics

Upgraded GPL Power station commissioned in Canje, Berbice

The upgraded GPL power station in Canje Berbice has been commissioned and will now be producing reactive power. The project was realised through a $1.4 Billion grant from the Japanese government. GPL spent additional sums to fully automate the substation. Prime Minister Mark Phillips said the upgrade will improve the reliability, stability, and efficiency of […]

147 COVID-19 deaths in past 26 days; ICU numbers remain high

Ten more COVID-19 deaths were added today to the death toll from the virus in Guyana, taking the total number of deaths recorded in the past 26 days to 147. According to the Ministry of Health, seven of the ten recently announced deaths were unvaccinated persons, one person was fully vaccinated, another was partially vaccinated […]

Skeldon sugar workers protest for equal benefits

Sugar workers attached to the Skeldon Estate are pressing the sugar company, Guysuco, to be fair in the disbursements of benefits. A group of workers protested today outside the Skeldon estate. In a statement, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union explained that the workers are upset that gratuity continues to be paid to employees […]